The following documents must accompany your application to proceed

Course Purchase – short term (up to 2 weeks)

Participant information form

Labour Market Research Package

Cover letter

Resume

Course outline & letter of acceptance

Nisga’a Citizenship card (scanned & emailed)

Course Purchase – long term (over 2 weeks)

Participant information form

Labour Market Research Package

Cover letter

Resume

Course outline

Letter of acceptance from Training Institute

Nisga’a Citizenship card (scanned & emailed)

Written confirmation of living allowance

Written confirmation of cost share (if applicable)

Work/safety gear

Participant information form

Cover letter

Resume

Nisga’a Citizenship card(scanned & emailed)

Letter from employer and or training institute stating need

3 quotes

Targeted Wage Subsidy

Participant information form

Cover letter

Resume

Nisga’a Citizenship card(scanned & emailed)

Confirmation of Employer Wage Contribution

Company profile, client job description & Training plan

Employer documentation – WCB #, Revenue Canada #

Labour Market Research Package

The purpose for this labour market research is to assist you in making an informed career choice that will suit your personality and lifestyle. The best source of information to find out about a job or the demand for the career you are choosing is an employer.

As a result, you MUST complete the following:

  • Contact a minimum of three (3) employers in the field or occupation you are training for and complete the labour market research form.
  • Submit the completed forms with your application for funding.
  • The forms MUST be included with your application. Failure to complete three (3) labour market information forms may result in a delay in assessing the application.

Remember that the purpose for this research is to learn and gather information about the career you are training for not to get a job.

An example of how you might say to the employer is:

“I am interested in training for a career in ______and I would like to learn and gather information about this career. I would like to know if we could meet or if we can talk right now so I can complete this research. It should only take about 10 to 15 minutes of your time and will help me make an informed decision about this career.”

Please complete and submit this package with your application as soon as possible to avoid any delay in processing your application

Labour Market Research – 2010 Version

Nisga’a Lisims Government Employment Skills & Training

Participant Information Form

Business Name: / Contact Name:
Phone Number: / Date Contacted:
How was the interview conducted: In personBy telephone 
  1. What are the typical duties of this job?

______

  1. What skills are the most important for this job?
  1. What are the hours of work?Is there Shift Work?Yes No 
  2. Is this type of work: full-timepart time seasonal 
  3. What is the starting wage for this job?
  1. What are the working conditions like?
  1. What are the most appealing aspects of this job?
  1. What are the least appealing aspects?
  1. What are the educational requirements for this job?

______

  1. What type certification or credentials are required?
  1. What opportunities exist for advancement?
  1. What is the demand for people trained for this type of work?
  1. What other areas within this company would this training apply?
  1. How many people will this company be hiring for this type of work within the next year?
  1. What additional experience or training would you encourage for someone pursuing a career in this field?

Business Name: / Contact Name:
Phone Number: / Date Contacted:
How was the interview conducted: In personBy telephone 
  1. What are the typical duties of this job?

______

  1. What skills are the most important for this job?
  1. What are the hours of work?Is there Shift Work?Yes No 
  2. Is this type of work: full-timepart time seasonal 
  3. What is the starting wage for this job?
  1. What are the working conditions like?
  1. What are the most appealing aspects of this job?
  1. What are the least appealing aspects?
  1. What are the educational requirements for this job?

______

  1. What type certification or credentials are required?
  1. What opportunities exist for advancement?
  1. What is the demand for people trained for this type of work?
  1. What other areas within this company would this training apply?
  1. How many people will this company be hiring for this type of work within the next year?
  1. What additional experience or training would you encourage for someone pursuing a career in this field?

Business Name: / Contact Name:
Phone Number: / Date Contacted:
How was the interview conducted: In personBy telephone 
  1. What are the typical duties of this job?

______

  1. What skills are the most important for this job?
  1. What are the hours of work?Is there Shift Work?Yes No 
  2. Is this type of work: full-timepart time seasonal 
  3. What is the starting wage for this job?
  1. What are the working conditions like?
  1. What are the most appealing aspects of this job?
  1. What are the least appealing aspects?
  1. What are the educational requirements for this job?

______

  1. What type certification or credentials are required?
  1. What opportunities exist for advancement?
  1. What is the demand for people trained for this type of work?
  1. What other areas within this company would this training apply?
  1. How many people will this company be hiring for this type of work within the next year?
  1. What additional experience or training would you encourage for someone pursuing a career in this field?

Additional Comments

______

______

File #: / Employment Advisor:
First Name / Given Name / Middle Initial / Last Name / Surname
Mailing Address / Town / City /
Province
BC / Postal Code
Home Phone Number / Cell Phone Number / Date of Birth: MonthDayYear
E - Mail Address / Social Insurance Number (SIN)
Gender / Marital Status / Dependants / Drivers License / Employed / Income
Male / Single / Yes# / Yes Class: / Yes / Employment Insurance
Female / Married or Equivalent  / No / No  / No / Income Assistance
No Income
Other:
Education Level: *please indicate year obtained*
 No formal Education / Grade 9-10 / School Leaving Certificate / GED / Apprenticeship/ Trades
Up to grade 7-8 / Grade 11-12 / Dogwood year ______/ Some Post-Secondary:
Year ______/ Or Diploma: year _____
Barriers To Employment: Choose all that apply
 Lack of Labour Force Attachment /  Lack of Work Experience
 Lack of Transportation /  Remoteness
 Language /  Education/Training
 Economic /  Dependent Care
 Lack of Marketable Skills /  Physical, Emotional or Mental Health
 Social Issues:  Drugs  Alcohol  Other: /  Other Not Listed:
Community

Notes:

File #: / Employment Advisor:

Funded Service

Course Purchase  / Work Supplies  / Mobility  / Wage Subsidy  / Trades  Supplementary 
Name of Program / Course:
Name of Training Institution:
Certificate / Diploma / Degree Obtained:
Start Date: / End Date:
BUDGET /

OFFICE USE ONLY

Course Costs

/ Request / Approved /

EI ACTIVE

/

REACHBACK (RB)

/

CRF

/

YOUTH

/

 CRF

 RB

Date Received:
EI authorization required:
EI Benefit Period:
Verified By:
TOTAL COSTS / Date:
OFFICE USE ONLY – RECOMMENDATION
Referral  / Approved / Cost Share  / Not Approved / Withdrawn / Conditional Approval
CLIENT DECLARATION: I am aware legal action may be taken against me for making false statements or failing to inform NEST of changes to the information affecting my entitlement to allowances and/or Employment Insurance benefits. I am aware that I may be disqualified from receiving benefits should I voluntarily exit the course, or not attend on a regular basis. If and when the option to appeal is being exercised, the written appeal is to be forwarded to NEST’s Executive Director (Attention: Appeal Committee). Decisions made by the Appeal Committee are final and binding. I hereby declare that I acknowledge the terms and conditions set out in this contract and agree that in the event that I choose not to adhere to one or more of the following, I may be exempted from future funding:
  1. I am responsible to reimburse NEST for training costs/allowances, on a per diem basis, should I voluntarily or involuntarily exit the course, or not attend on a regular basis.
  2. I will provide receipts to NEST for pre-approved program related purchases.
  3. I am responsible for any costs incurred in excess of the agreed upon amount.
  4. I am responsible to provide NEST with a written evaluation of the program upon completion.
  5. I will save NEST harmless from and against all claims, losses, damages, costs and expenses related to any injury or death of a person, or loss or damage to property caused or alleged to be caused by this initiative and that all necessary liability and life insurance shall be maintained by me for the duration of this activity.
  6. I am responsible to provide interim/final reports as requested by NEST.
  7. I authorize NEST to access my records if I fail to provide the interim/final reports as required.
  8. I agree that information, related to this initiative may be shared amongst participating Provincial Ministries, Federal Departments, NEST, and Public/Private Training Institutions, organizations identified as being a partner to the training initiative/application of the client.
  9. I agree to allow NEST to use my likeness or image in the development and distribution of any NEST promotional materials.
  10. I will report to NEST, as soon as possible, if there are changes to this information.

CLIENT SIGNATURE: I certify that the information is true, correct and complete in every respect and I understand it may be subjectto verification by NEST or its representatives. / E.A’s Initial / Date
AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE: Action Plan is authorized. Terms and Conditions and any other requirements, where applicable, have been met. / Date

Client Consent Form

I, ______(SIN: ______) understand that the personal information collected and held by 5428000 ASETS - NEST will solely be used to help me access employment services and benefits designed to help me prepare for, get, and keep employment.

I hereby grant permission for any and all personal information held by 5428000 ASETS - NEST to be disclosed, when required, on an as needed basis, to representatives of:

·Human Resources Development Canada and its successor departments and agencies,

·The provincial Department of Human Resources and Employment and its successor departments and agencies, and

·Organizations under contract to either of these departments to provide employment related benefits and services.

·Nisga’a Village Government education departments.

Client Signature: ______Date: ______

Witness Signature: ______Date: ______

Any funding under this agreement is solely dependant upon an appropriation of funds by NEST from the appropriate funding sources.

Payment of financial assistance may be cancelled or reduced in the event that Canada reduces its’ contribution to NEST20150113-1